Holyhead Hotspur

Paul Pritchard – Goalkeeper Top quality keeper and an U18 Welsh International. Huge experience with Welsh Premier clubs and Warrington Town in the Northern Premier league. Commands his area well, confident and assured and keeps defenders on their toes.

Connor Hughes – Goalkeeper Exciting young keeper who performed well for the reserves in their Welsh Alliance Reserve league campaign and was part of the League Cup winning team last season.

Dan McGinniss – Defender Joined us mid way through last season from Trearddur Bay FC and this young talented defender has made the right sided berth his own. Now has joined his older brother Mel.

Reece Brown – Defender A product of Holyhead Hotspur Youth returning to us. Reece is a strong tall and powerful left sided central defender who will cover that important position in the back line.

Alex Jones- Defender Tall and strong tackling central defender who reads the game well, and can cover a midfield role if needed. Likes to get up for corners and scores a number of goals this way.

Brendun Hogan – Defender Signing again for his third season with us this ex Glantraeth FC player is very confident on the ball and likes to overlap his winger.

Kenleigh Owen – Defender KC came back to us a while ago after two seasons with Oldham Athletic. Pace and trickery in abundance as well as an eye for goal even when he is playing as a left sided defender or in midfield. Has made some amazing runs to score some spectacular goals.

Mike Kelly- Midfield ‘Chedz’ can operate anywhere across the midfield and is a gifted player who makes the ball do the work. He is quick to spot the telling ‘through ball’ opportunity for the strikers to latch on to. After 15 years at the Club a Testimonial awaits him next pre season.

Corey Jones- Midfield This Welsh Premier experienced central or right sided defender has strengthened our defence. Transferred to us two seasons ago from MBi Llandudno after several seasons at Bangor City FC.

Dewi Thomas -Midfield After a while away at Llanerchymedd Dewi returned to us two seasons ago and fills that important holding midfield position. A quality and imposing player who never seems to be under any pressure and hardly wastes any possession. Welsh U19 College’s International.

Jack Robert Griffiths – Midfield Exciting 19 year right sided or left sided player who honed his skills with Amlwch Town. In his third season and making some impressive appearances for us.

Dean Garmey - Midfield Dean is a valuable member of the squad and has great self belief and ability. Closes opposition players down quickly and denies them space. He is a box to box player so valuable in the midfield of any team.

Ryan Taylor – Midfield After a couple of years playing football in New Zealand Ryan returned to captain Bodedern Athletic to the Gwynedd League title last year. This speedy left sided attacker will cause a number of problems to any defence.

Gavin Sharpe – Midfield Captain of Llanerchymedd for many seasons where he showed great leadership. Highly talented midfielder who can play anywhere along the back line. Good addition to the squad especially in the hard working area of midfield.

Tomos Clarke – Midfield Tomos’s previous clubs are Oldham Athletic, Colwyn Bay, Porthmadog and is joining us from Glantraeth FC with whom he won the Welsh Alliance League Division One title last saeson. Tom is a dominant presence comfortable in any defensive or midfield position.

John Littlemore – StrikerWe are delighted to welcome John to our midst. Played for Bangor City and recently Cardiff Met in the Welsh Premier League last season while studying for his degree. Strong and powerful he will be another asset up front and form a strong partnership with Mel.

Robert Llewelyn Jones – Striker In his second season as part of the first team squad after making a name for himself over the years with the Youth Development section of the Club. At 17 years old a fine prospect and will work hard and effectively up front.

Mel McGinness – Strike Pacey and skillful a real test for any defender. Will score goals a plenty on the ground or in the air, and a willing runner who never gives up on a through ball.

Martin Mc Clymont – Striker Good to see Martin back with us after a horrible leg injury two years ago. A strong and powerful player who holds the ball up well waiting for support from the mid field.

Campbell Harrison -Manager Now in his fifth season as manager. Welsh Premier experience as a player and coach with Porthmadog FC and Cemaes Bay FC. He is Head of St Gerard’s school at Bangor.

Darren Garmey-Assistant Manager Campbell appointed former Hotspur midfielder Darren as his assistant in season 2012/3. In the previous season he was joint manager/player for the reserves and helped guide them to silverware in the Bobby Owen Memorial Shield.

Mervyn Williams-Physio/Goalkeeper Coach Vastly experienced and highly respected coach and physio. Long standing friend and member of Campbell’s ‘boot-room’. Spends a lot of time, for which we are very grateful, coaching the young keepers in our Youth Development teams.

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The Huws Gray Alliance(sponsorship-related name for the Cymru Alliance League) is a football league and forms the second level of the Welsh football league system in north and central Wales. If the team which finishes top of the Huws Gray Alliance holds a Domestic Licence, it may apply for promotion to the Welsh Premier League and is replaced by one of the bottom two teams in the Welsh Premier League. If the Huws Gray Alliance champions do not hold a Domestic Licence, then the team which finished second, if in possession of a Domestic Licence, may be promoted instead